1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ weights approximately 440 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Smart |
| Model | SZ | Fortwo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1559 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 33 L |
